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EVENT PROMOTORS

GKMAF President Dr. John Bennett, Jr. Soke

Vice–President Professor David Fitzgerald 7th Dan

Saturday May 16th 2015 6:00—10pm

Founder’s Hall / Akron, Ohio

PROGRAM

Master of Ceremonies ...........Dr. Rodney Delaney

Invocation .............................................. Haniyyah Nixon

Introduction of Head Table ...................... Cynthia Nixon

- - - - - - - DINNER - - - - - - -

WELCOME

Introduction of Dignitaries

VIP Master Dwayne Lopps 8th Dan - Tae Kwon Do

VIP Prof. Michael Murkins 8th Dan - Sikaron Karate

PRESENTATION and REMARKS

Power Point Presentation

8 Fist Poem / Kantu Dai Kata … By De’Jah / JuLonnah Nixon

Demo of Goju-Ryu Katas Master David Fitzgerald

De’Jah and JuLonnah

Special Awards Presentation .

Kyu Belts Presentation /GKMAF 2015Medallion Award (Pictures may be taken as belts are being awarded)

Masters Belt Awards Presentation (Pictures may be taken as belts are being awarded)

Most Outstanding Contribution to the Martial Arts of Akron / Awards

Remarks.

Benediction ........................................................... Ous!

GEDATSUKAI 2nd Annual MASTER’S BELT &

AWARDS

BANQUET

This event is a Traditional Ceremony to give tribute and honor those who have

demonstrated, polished, and perfected their Martial Skills, Character, and dedi-

cated themselves to the philosophies of understanding oneself ( unshackled);

have carried out the duties of teaching that enriches the lives of others along

the way contributing to the growth and prestige of the Martial Arts Science .

The Master level students honored today are all over 30 years of experience in

the art, of all various careers, professions, and families, have demonstrated unselfish sacrifices.

All Belts are held in high regards from the first level of the Kyu grades to the Dans; the price is not in dollars

and cents, but in blood-sweat and tears.

The Master’s Belt presented today, just means one who continues to seek perfection in the way, so that

the knowledge can continue to be passed on.

An Acknowledgment of celebration to usher in and be excepted by those of Master’s Ranks / Soke families,

to a new chapter.

We would also like to thank our Outstanding GKMAF Executive staff members, students, Joy Park Commu-

nity Center / Lebron James Boys & Girls Club of America, Inc. ,and all the others who have taken the time

plus support to see that this prestigious event takes place at this time.

Yours in the Way-DO, Ous!

Dr. John Bennett, Jr.

President / Senior VP Gedatsu-Kai Martial Arts Federation, Inc.

Dr. Lawrence M. Nixon, President/ Founder

GKMAF LOGO

Pyramid Shape

GEDATSUKAI /Meaning—Salvation

The All-Seeing Eye— Enlightens of Spiritual Growth / Understanding

Four Primary Belt colors White—Green—Brown and Black Belt ( Master Level)

(1) Unshackled Lettering in Japanese Kanji (Print Left-hand outside border)

(2) Broken Chain in Kanji (Right-hand side)

(3) Red presenting the highest Ranking Belt Awarded

GKMAF Chief Instructors Are Elected

The GKMAF carefully selects its Chief Instructors from the Shihankai, based on the individual’s expe-

rience, strength and integrity. This is an advantage, since many karate organizations with a strong

founding leader pass on their leadership position to an inheritor once the master is gone. The inher-

itor may be a weak leader, and so the organization begins to lose its way, and eventually may even

disappear. There is no such danger at the GKMAF; because the Chief Instructors are always elected

by the Executive Council Board, they are always ready to give all to its strong / best leaders. The

GKMAF is far better organized than most other karate groups, and with its strong democratic tradi-

tion it has a staying power that few others can match: the GKMAF is forever.

Dr. Rodney Delaney 9th Dan

O-Shihan Instructor

Goju– Ryu Karate

SVP Chairman

Cynthia Nixon

GKMAF SVP

Senior Executive Secretary

Hanshi Jule Kym Nixon

O-Shihan Instructor

Goju-Ryu Karate

GKMAF SVP Council Head

戸倉シチミ霧ラス日もち寅美ぬとか市域推移コリ地租のこいりか

*Rokudan Lisa Tyson 6th Degree Black Belt

Over 35 years Exp. Martial Arts Study /Goju-Karate /

USAF

Columbus, Ohio—GKMAF Regional Director

吉良シチミ畝千生町その東浪見あ

Godan Paul Jackson III 4th degree Black belt

Over 35 years Exp. Martial Arts Study/ Goju– Ryu Karate

New York, New York – GKMAF Regional Director

Sensei Gloria Mason

GKMAF VP

General Manager/ Webmaster

Chief Instructor Master Carl Owens 6th Dan

Regional Director State of Ohio

Technical Adviser/ Council Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Andrew Wilson

GKMAF Instructor

Dojo Keeper

GKMAF EXECUTIVE MOST OUTSTANDING STAFF:

Dr. John Bennett, Jr. / Virginia Beach, VA

Master David Fitzgerald / Canton, Ohio

Dr. Rodney Delaney / Cleveland, Ohio

Hanshi Jule K. Nixon / Nebraska

SVP Cynthia Nixon

Shodan Gloria Mason / GKMAF Division I Executive Secretary

GKMAF OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARDS:

Professor Michael Murkins 8th Degree Black Belt Sikaron Karate

Sensei Dwayne Lopp 8th Dan DL’s Tae Kwon Do Striking Panthers

John Hafford / Joy Park Community Center of Akron

James Warner / L B Boy’s & Girls of America, Inc.

KARATE FOR CHILDREN

Karate for children is not only fun, it provides many important

benefits to young people. Some of these benefits are referred to in

Japanese as chiiku (mental development), tokuiku (moral develop-

ment) and taiiku (physical development). These are the same three classes of personal develop-

ment found in traditional educational systems.

In terms of chiiku (mental development), karate helps build concentration, focus, clear thinking

and decisiveness.

Karate has strong internal benefits as well. It helps instill patience, discipline, perseverance, un-

derstanding and open-mindedness. It builds confidence, develops self-control and increases

calmness, courtesy and peace—all of which will aid everyone in every endeavor they undertake

in life. These correspond to tokuiku (moral development).

Of course, karate is good for the body, too (taiiku). Physically it is excellent for the heart, builds

strong bones and bigger muscles, creates resilience, and makes the body less susceptible to sick-

ness and injury.

In all these ways, karate is profoundly helpful to young people in dealing with the many challeng-

es facing them in today’s society. It brings them balance and perspective at an age when these

are needed most. It adds a strong foundation to their character.

NOTE: Other karate organizations often allow children as young as five or six years old start kumite

(sparring). But at the GKMAF, so as to avoid the possibility of injury, no sparring is allowed until the child is ten

years old and in the fifth grade.

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Josiah Nixon Green Belt

Daylon Owens -Brown Belt

Sankyu

Carter Galloway Green Belt

Gokyu

Sabrina Matthews-Brown Belt

Sankyu

The Head-founders, Head-families, Grandmasters Council

The Executive Committee by virtue of the authority vested in them by law and

by bylaw, hereby authorize the

issuance of titles and degree

Creed

(1) “The art is my secret” (a fist covered by the open hand reminding us that the art is a secret weapon);

(2) “My hands are empty– I bear no weapons” (two open hands which form an opening representing the sun and the

extended sun rays);

(3) ”Responsibility to God and mankind” (hands folded in prayer position distinctively,

spiritual in nature, signifying praying for forgiveness if ever forced to use the art against anyone.

Eight Poems of the Fist

1) The mind is one with heaven and earth

2) The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun and the Moon

3) The way of inhaling and exhaling is hardness and softness

4) Act in accordance with time in change

5) Techniques we occur in the absence of conscious thought.

6) The feet must advance a retreat, separate and meet

7) The eyes do not miss the slightest change

8) The ears listen well in all directions.

1968-1999 Then 2000-2012– Present 1964

十倉七味切ラス JuLonnah Nixon 1st Degree Black Belt

My name is JuLonnah Nixon and I am currently 13 years old. So, it

has been about 12 to 13 years of being a part of the Martial Arts. At first

I have to admit I just thought of it as simply playing with my grandfather.

He and my father inspired and showed me karate. But, as I got older I

started to realize that the simple kick he always asked me to do was a

front kick(Mageri). Then from there it turned into training every sum-

mer. It was always my sister, Grandpa, and I but we started to go to the

Dojo. I wasn’t use to working out with others, but I got use it and began

increase my skills. Days turned into months and so on. I even went to

tournaments and perform at banquets increasing my confidence. I con-

tinuously trained and began to turn into the person I am today. Every-

thing’s not easy and no one’s perfect but if you stay focus and deter-

mined you’ll succeed. I know I have a lot to learn and I am ready for the

challenge.

十倉七味切ラス De’Jah Nixon 1st Degree Black Belt

My name is De'Jah Nixon I am 15 years old. And I do martial arts.

When I started it was fun and games I did not see the importance of

it ,I saw myself acting like Bruce lee and Shonuff from the last dragon

and any other ninja or spy type person. It wasn’t until the training

got serious that I realize how much work had to be put in the disci-

pline and focus that I had to learn to even get this far in rank. I re-

member all the pain that I went through not just physically but men-

tally I had to break down my and realize mind over matter and to this

day I am still breaking it down to become stronger. And even though

I am getting up there in belts I still have so much to learn and over-

come.

De'Jah

Master David Fitzgerald Rokudan 7th Degree Black Belt

Over 30 years Goju Ryu Experience

GKMAF Vice– President / Head Chief Instructor Division I / Goju– Ryu Regional Tactical Adviser

U. S .Army 83-92

Canton Police Officer

Police Academy Defensive Tactical Instructor

I began my Martial Arts journey under Dr. Nixon in 1987 the successor of the late Dr. Miles Lampkins, with

Gedatsu-Dai Goju-Ryu Academy. I also received training in Maui Tai Kick Boxing, Pressure Point Control Tactics,

Master Ground Defense and Mechanical Advantage Control Holds.

My objective is to elevate the ideas of tradition and non-traditional Martial Arts study, maintain spiritual growth,

and enhance the life of everyone that I have had the privilege of instructing.

”Outstanding Leader-

ship

&

Teaching

the

Martial Way

to

Our Youths and Com-

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Master Carl Owens Rokudan 7th Degree Black Belt

Over 35 years Goju Ryu Experience

Started the GDGKA Instructions 2000 at Joy Park Community Center of Akron /under the leadership Dr. Donald

Chatman

GKMAF Chief Instructor Division I / Goju– Ryu Regional Director for the State of Ohio

The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2003 “ Karateka of the Year”

Asst. Coordinator of Two Worlds Events with the TWMAHOF

Study the art of Karate under Dr. Nixon in the early 1980 s with Keno’s Judo and Karate School of Martial Arts

Former member of United States Karate Association

”Outstanding Leadership

Teaching

the

Martial Way

to

Our Youths and

Community”

D .O.B January 3, 1966, twin sister Michelle Dorman Parents Earl Lee Gard, Eula Mae Murkins

Started martial arts training in 1974 under Dr. Eugene and James Shy 10th Dan, on South Street, Akron

Ohio. Other instructors Prof. Michael McGady, Sensei Martin Sewell Judo, Prof. Ronald James Terry Tae Kwon Do and

Judo, Sifu Ken Smith Shaolin Kungfu all of Akron Ohio.

Graduate of Firestone High School class of 84 United states Army 1987-1992 ( Assistant Hand to Hand Combat instruc-

tor) Germany Earned my 3rd Dan Sikaron Karate 1988 under Dr. Leonard Holifield 10th Dan While in Germany I stud-

ied Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chung, Kali and Escrima under Guro Danny Salvador, and Ninjutsu under Master Parks, Mo

Duk Kwon under Sensei Thomas King 4th Dan, Chinese Weapons Sifu Lester Washington.

Rank held respectfully:

8th Degree Black Belt Sikaron Karate - Registered in the United States of America & Internationally

3rd Degree Black Belt Shotokan

1st Degree Black Belt Judo

Apprentice Ninjutsu 1st Dan

Former Assist Close Quarters Combat Instructor Former Unarmed Self Defense, vehicle bomb search instructor

(I.A.E.P.A) Church Security Ministry seminar instructor.

Member of: International Special Security Council of Research and Development of conflicts and Tactics( Special

forces Commando's) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia International Academy of Executive Agents World Martial Arts Hall Of

Fame International Academy of police and military self defense tactics United States Martial Artist Association State

Director Ohio Founder/CEO Nighthawk Executive Protection and security.

Professor Michael Murkins Sr.

Senior Vice-President Sikaron Karate Federation Executive

Protection Specialist

”To the Teaching of the Martial Way to

Our Youths and Community”

Teaching of our Youths

Master Dwayne M. Lopp

Head instructor and founder of D.L's Taekwondo Striking Panthers

Master Lopp received his 1st degree black belt in the arts of Taekwondo and Karate at the young age of 17 and has won many prestigious titles in competition. While giving 11 years of service to the U.S. army, he became a European martial arts champion, trained officers and enlisted soldiers in the art of hand to hand combat, and competed in the 1988 Taekwondo Olympic trials. Master Lopp was a personal driver and bodyguard to a general of the 101st Air-borne/Air Assault division at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. In 2003, he was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame as “The Instructor of The Year.” He currently holds a 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo, a 5th degree black belt in Kara-te, and has extensive knowledge in Hapkido and Hosinsul (Hosinsul: self-defense).

”To the Teaching of the Martial Way to

Our Youths and Community”

TWENTY PRECEPTS OF KARATE

1) Never forget: karate begins with rei and ends with rei (Rei means courtesy or respect, and is represented in

karate by bowing)

2) There is no first attack in karate

3) Karate supports righteousness

4) First understand yourself, then understand others

5) The art of developing the mind is more important than the art of applying technique

6) The mind needs to be freed

7) Trouble is born of negligence

8) Do not think karate belongs only in the dojo

9) Karate training requires a lifetime

10) Transform everything into karate; therein lies its exquisiteness

11) Genuine karate is like hot water; it cools down if you do not keep on heating it

12) Do not think of winning; you must think of not losing

13) Transform yourself according to the opponent

14) The outcome of the fight depends on one’s control

15) Imagine one’s arms and legs as swords

16) Once you leave the shelter of home, there are a million enemies

17) Postures are for the beginner; later they are natural positions

18) Do the kata correctly; the real fight is a different matter

19) Do not forget control of the dynamics of power, the elasticity of the body and the speed of the technique

20) Always be good at the application of everything that you have learned.

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Congratulations to the GEDATSUKAI

J.D. Daniel #288

S. Shaffer #271

W. Guthrie #224

J. Solly #234

D.C. Fitzgerald #168

J. Fuelling #175

J. Hartzell #238

D.P. Clouse #221

J. Mc Clure #155

L. Adams #262

B. Adams #194

J. Weller #174

G. Bray #177

V. Sellers #296

R. Davis #261

D. Garren #167

T. Wasilewski #281

G. Zachary #289

Roland C. Pennington Life Skills Coach

2000 S. Hawkins Ave.

Akron, Ohio 44314

Cell: 330-388 –9161

Work: 330-375 –2638

Fax: 330– 753 –1646

rpennington@thefirstteeakron.org

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“Much is given, Much is required”

Self Defense Systems Concepts Springs Takahaju

TAKAHAJU 824 Ringfield Road (Office Address) Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 USA

757-426-5564 Prof. Thomas E. Springs, II, Ph.D./MA SOKE

TES2@springstakahaju.net

James Milton "Jim" "the Dragon" Kelly was an American athlete, actor, and martial artist who rose to fame during the

Blaxploitation film era of the early 1970s. Kelly is perhaps best known for the films Enter the Dragon and Black Belt

Jones.

Jim Kelly “Black Belt Jones”

Congratulations! to all the GEDATSUKAI Goju-

Ryu students on your rank promotion

Dr. Thomas Springs

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Helping those who find themselves running short on food items, our food pantry is open every third Saturday of the month.

Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. To receive food a current ID must be presented. Emergency food is distributed

with referral. Currently we serve more than 100 families.

SOUP KITCHEN

A hot meal is served during or after our food distribution on the third Saturday of each month.

BETTY’S CLOSET

Take a minute to browse our large selection of new and gently used clothing for the family. Every item is $2.00 or less. This is

an on-going fund-raiser. All proceeds are used to fund current programs. Donations to the closet are tax deductible.

Sarah's House Inc. Assisting and Empowering Families

414 Pine St

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-SARA (7272)

Sarahs_house_inc@yahoo.com

Congratulations! GEDATSUKAI MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION

Jasper Fambro

Carlene Scott

Willie Scott

Melvin Twitty

Elmore Dowdell

Donnie Shropshire

Samona Black

Howard Washington, Jr.

Val McKinnie

Benda Benson

Willie Reynolds

Barbara Gibbs

Ed Rich Jr.

Donna Fulllilove

Chris Petro

Ocie Kaiser

Terry Weaver

Laura Power

Herbert Duckworth

Ethel Coleman

Annette Warren

Marvin Farr

Andrew Stockard

De'Jah Nixon

JuLonnah Nixon

Josiah Nixon

Dionne Bell-Fitzgerald

Linda Brown

Beverly Nixon Williams

Roland Pennington

De’ Anne Johnson

Kaurice Lopp

Ruthie & Henry Baddley

Fontella Harper

Dierre Taylor

Victor Jackson

Kendrick Dondotta Hill

Derick Hammonds

Matthew Vinson

Christopher Robinson

Thank you for your Support

Our Master’s Belt & Awards Event is due to your Support

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2014 - 2015 Present Students:

Sabrina Matthews

Lorenzo Portis

Lyron Portis

Kenyon Thomas

De’Jah Nixon

JuLonnah Nixon

Josiah Nixon

D’Asia Vickers

Jacob McCartney

Aramis Dunn

Jada Vickers

Imani Crevins

Tia Colvin

Noah Sesse

Jonah Sesse

Kristen Sesse

Julius Vickers

Camron Johnson

Adriana Sams

Kemani Threatt

Daylon Owens

Damon Owens

Carter Galloway

Antonio Williams

Mario Williams

TaShaun Parsons

Tyrese Parsons

Mizaiah Snoody

Michae’ Snoody

Inactive GKMAF Black Belts Students

Prof. Donald Chatman 9th Dan

Carl (Nixon) Lane Jr. 7th Dan

Antwan L. Nixon 6th Dan

Donald Chatman Jr. 6th Dan

Joel Johnson 4th Dan

William Smothers 4th Dan

Taylor Owens 2nd Dan

Shushone Calmese 2nd Dan

Christopher Johnson 1st Dan

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*(Honoring those who left a lasting foot-print in the Martial Arts Science to follow )

◆ Grandmaster Robert Trias /USKA Karate

◆ Grandmaster Dr. Eugene Shy / Kenos’ Judo

◆ Grandmaster Dr. James Shy / Keno’s Judo

◆ Grandmaster George Anderson

◆ Sensei Fred E. Salhany / YMCA Hakkoryu Jujitsu

◆ Sensei Byron Jones / Taekwondo

◆ Master Tony Clark / Taekwondo

◆ Sensei Darren Roberts /Shotokan Karate

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( Active Instructors / Presently Serving the Community of Akron )

Sensei Bob Harris Shotokan Karate YMCA / Master Robert Valentine / Master Dwayne Lopp Taekwondo

Professor Michael Murkins Sikaron Karate / Sensei Janet Schoby Judo

In the

Akron Area

You, as an Instructor Martial Artist must live by the above principle and be true to its guidelines.

You should be able to give your best, your all, always.

It is imperative for all instructors and students to get along in total harmony and each helping each other, so that we can together become the strongest possible force of Martial Art Styles or skill and

knowledge, which will make our own systems and our organization the best and strongest in the world. Let us always strive for perfection and do what’s best for your system, your organization and the Master

you serve. Always remember that “In Supreme Way There Can Be No Hindrance.”

Ous!

In memory of

Dr. Sensei Miles Lampkins, Jr.

1931—1991

Co-Founder of Keno’s Martial Arts Inc.

POW U.S.ARMY Korean War /Camp –Changsong 7/5/1950—1954

Father of GEDATSUKAI

Dr. Enrico A. Moore

1943 - 2013

Founder CEO

The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame , The World Junior Mar-tial Arts Hall of Fame and Sports Medicine Hall of Fame, Inc.

Shodan Eddie Frank Johnson, Jr. (Gangster)

April 13, 1951—September 20, 2014

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As we come to a close, we would like to thank all of those who helped to

make this 2nd Annual Ceremony Event possible and to our distinguished guest, Master’s Belt & Awardee recipients, for it is because of you that we are here. Your excellence standing with

Gedatsu-Kai Martial Arts Federation, Inc. will stand as a constant reminder of your commitment and dedication in the field of Martial Arts.

Congratulation!

On behalf of our Host Dr. John Bennett, Jr., Professor David Fitzgerald and our Executive Staff,

GedatsuKai Parent Committee, we thank you for your attendance/ support and wish each and

all of you continued success and a safe journey home.

May God Bless you and keep you

Ous!

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